Insulator at Heat & Frost Insulators, LU 6/Axion
at Heat & Frost Insulators, LU 6/Axion in Boston, MA
About This Program
Heat & Frost Insulators, LU 6/Axion, based in Boston, MA, offers a paid insulator apprenticeship for individuals ready to enter the insulation trade in one of the country's most active construction markets. Apprentices earn wages throughout the four-year program while working on commercial and industrial projects across the Boston region.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced insulation professionals, learning to apply thermal and mechanical insulation to piping systems, HVAC equipment, and industrial infrastructure. Technical coursework covers insulation materials, energy efficiency requirements, safety practices, and trade fundamentals.
Completing this apprenticeship prepares graduates to work as skilled insulators across Boston's dynamic construction landscape, which includes large-scale institutional, commercial, and infrastructure development. The insulation trade offers strong and consistent employment prospects in this region.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
What to Expect as an Insulator Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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